Shrimp Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing
Description
Add any variety of vegetables to this simple shrimp pasta salad for a nutritious summer picnic meal that's easy to make ahead of time.
Ingredients
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1 (12 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta
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1 pound cooked shrimp, chilled
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2 tomatoes, chopped
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
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1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
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2 cups broccoli florets
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2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 teaspoons olive oil
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2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (such as Mrs. Dash®)
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1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
Directions
1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Run pasta under cold water and let cool in a large mixing bowl.
2
Add shrimp, tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, broccoli, vinegar, garlic, oil, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Toss well, coating everything with the spices, oil, and vinegar. Chill for at least 1 hour.
3
Serve cold; sprinkle Parmesan over individual servings.